University of Virginia · 1 day ago
Research Associate- UVA Wythe Lab
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Virginia's Wythe Lab is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to manage research projects and train junior scientists. The role involves addressing biological questions related to cardiovascular development and disease using advanced genetic models and imaging techniques.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage research projects
Train junior scientists
Help maintain a dynamic laboratory environment
Oversee and direct specific research projects
Create figures, craft talks and manuscripts, and submit training grant proposals
Engage in professional networking opportunities
Participate in formal coursework and rigorous mentoring/training on scientific presentation and writing skills
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree
Excellent skills in problem solving, hypothesis development and testing, writing and scientific communication
Experience in standard molecular and genetic techniques centered on a model organism (mouse, zebrafish, fly, or yeast)
Ability to manage research projects and train junior scientists
Experience in maintaining a dynamic laboratory environment
Knowledge of transcriptional regulation of cardiovascular differentiation and development
Understanding of cell signaling pathways and their intersection with vascular-related diseases within the brain
Preferred
Experience in Genetics (as well as cre/lox technology, CRISPR/Cas9, transgenes, etc)
Bioinformatics knowledge
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Competitive salary
Company
University of Virginia
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